<p>I see many people ask on this site wondering if they could cut it as a doctor. It had been my dream since I was 3 years old. My mother is a doctor and I would accompany her to her hospital many times, volunteered at her colleagues private practice, etc. Then in high school, I lost my goal. I socialized instead of studying. I was unable to balance the two. Junior year I became determined again only because all I heard was colleges only care about junior year grades. I did well-- took 5 AP/GT courses and two electives with high marks. That was my year of success. Once senior year came around, I began slacking again. I still took 4 AP classes, but I didn't excel, I did mediocrely. My SATs are another story. I didn't study at all. I did above average, but that doesn't say much. I still was accepted into all the colleges I applied to. UMBC, UMDCP, and Towson. </p>
<p>My question is: although I lacked drive and discipline in high school, as I am entering as a Freshmen in the Fall, is it possible to succeed? Is it too late to turn my life around and become someone who is focused on what she wants? I would be willing to sacrifice anything because I now know that medicine is what I want to do.</p>